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1. The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Trespasses

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... the assignment book each night. He did not want his parents to see the remark, so he tore the page out and ditched it. (In Newark, N.J., it was our custom to float them out to the Atlantic by way of the sewer.) In order to cover-up ... the words of forgiveness to us. If hatred is the driving force in our lives, we will waste ourselves going over the wrong bridge. Donald Shelby, in Ernest Gordon''s THROUGH THE VALLEY OF KWAI, describes what he and his fellow prisoners of war went through as they worked on the ...

2. Gratitude Takes Practice

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... we have forgotten and how much we've lost in our frantic haste and business preoccupation." (Donald Shelby, "Unremembered and Overfamiliar") My friend Donald Shelby tells of an experience he had with a husband who asked him to remain after the ... ago (October 6), Benjamin Stein wrote one of the most helpful articles I have read. I was thrilled to find it on the editorial page of The Commercial Appeal. He listed 12 reasons for not committing suicide and called them "a sort of manual of why not to die." ...

3. At Home In The Daylight

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... as on our way we go. (As quoted in You Gotta Keep Dancing by Tim Hansel from sermon "Faith Shared is Faith Alive", by Rev. Donald J. Shelby, August 28, 1988, pp. 6-7) So, remember, if we are going to live as those who are at home in the daylight, we must be ... to me tonight. If I were to explain it to someone, I know I couldn't, so I'll try to write it out on these pages. Perhaps it will pass, but it seems too emotionally exciting that I don't really want to lose it. Right after dinner I came upstairs to ...

4. Overcoming The Destructive Dont's That Have Shaped Our Lives

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... ." Here she was in her toilet saying, "Oh, I love this product!" And "My life is complete!" (Living, Loving and Learning, Ballantine Books, Page 249). Buscaglia concluded, "Good God, if your joy depends on "A thousand flushes," you're sick!" It's a destructive don't--don' ... join the special few at the top, that elite...of the right stuff itself." (The Right Stuff, quoted by Donald Shelby, "On Being Assertive", August 16, 1981). "People who elbow their way to the top, who win by intimidation, who call ...

5. Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord

Psalm 150:1-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... I can’t thank him enough for what he did. He saved my life. So, I thank God for him every day!” (Donald Shelby, “When the Gift Obscures the Giver”, November 22, 1992) We can imagine Lisa’s gratitude - literally saved from death by a brave fireman ... and smiling at everyone in the pews behind him. He was not gurgling or spitting or kicking, nor was he tearing the hymnal pages, nor was he rummaging through his mother’s purse. He was just smiling happily and spreading his warmth to those all around him ...

6. Pay Attention To The Inside

Luke 11:37-54

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... outward we see all these little problems here and there. But, if we look inward, we see that we 're the source of them all.”(Page 39) III. That leads to the next point. We need to pay attention to the inside because that's where the power for right ... natural eye could see.... They penetrated my inner being. I felt His hand on my head. Strength returned never to leave me.”( Donald Shelby, His Journey and Ours; And Silence, February 24,1985) It can be so with us. If we give Him reign, Christ can be the ...

7. A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Luke 22:39-46

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... efficiently.Our attention spans have been conditioned by thirty-second commercials. Our sense of reality has been flattened by thirty-page abridgments. It is not difficult in such a world to get a person interested in the message of the gospel ... of us are limited in what we can do. Some of us are well known and others of us feel no one else knows us." (Donald Shelby, "No Cloning Around", January 22, 1989) Some of us are guilt-stricken because of recent sin, and some of us know the freedom of forgiveness. Some ...

8. On Level Ground

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... in South Georgia, in this fashion: "I first became fascinated with the Sears Roebuck catalog because all the people in its pages were perfect. Nearly everyone I knew had something missing, a finger cut off, a toe split, an ear half-chewed away, ... to do what we have done too often, exhorting others to be brave and faithful when we ourselves are shaking in our boots." (Donald Shelby, "God Rides the Lame Horse", Feb. 6, 1983). Despite that kind of awareness, God calls us just the same. The beginning of a life ...

9. The Danger Of Straying From Home (Father's Day)

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... was reprinted in the March/April 1990 issue of Al Menconi's Media Update, printed in Clergy Talk, October, 1990, page 22) Shocking! Yes. And there are many present here today who know that those figures don't represent something "out ... ; only give us back the promise." George eventually realizes what keeps life together and he gives Maggie back the promise. (Rev. Donald J. Shelby, "Our Final Loyalty"). That's marriage! That's what home and family are all about -- Covenant. Let the Proverb ring in your heart. ...

10. On Level Ground

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

11. The Lord's Prayer: Deliver us from Evil

Matthew 6:5-13

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... of evil in the heaven and how God had to expel the presence and the person of evil from it. Dr. Calvin Miller writes on page 114, "I met a man who kept two heads, And thus he really kept two minds. His heads fell into quarreling And bit each other ... overwhelming, just make the response that God and the Holy Bible instruct us to make. I close with a story told by Donald Shelby, a distinguished colleague in Santa Monica, who clipped this incident from a column by Penelope McMillian in the May 8, 1992, edition ...

12. When Life Seems to Be Going in the Wrong Direction

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... with anguish and hurt, "Is there any word from the Lord for me?" I am very glad that you asked that question! For our Bible is packed full with pages of those faithful Biblical characters who traveled the road of life before us and who also experienced broken dreams, crippling roadblocks and major disappointments that seemed to have the ... and Amen. 1. Dr. Albert C. Outler, John Wesley (Oxford University Press, Inc., 1964), page 44. 2. Thanks to Zelma Pattillo, found in July-August, 1990 edition of Preaching ...

13. That The World May Believe

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... it offers us a life in which troubles are faced and conquered.” (Barclay, The Daily Study Bible The Gospel of John, Vol. 2, page 252) What is required that the world may believe? Christians who “stand by the door” — near enough to God to hear him, and ... . Rosalie rated a hand, and it must have been a heart-warming and proud moment for her parents. (quoted by Don Shelby, “ WHOSE IN CHARGE HERE?” September 16, 1984). But there was in that incident feelings that raised a big question “the apparent ...

14. Advent 3: Won't You Let Him Into Your Gift-Giving?

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

James W. Moore

... parent’s nightmare on Christmas Eve is a certain box with those three scary words printed on top: Some Assembly Required. Don Shelby tells the story about the father who had ordered a tree house for his children for Christmas one year. The time came ... his life. If you want to give your loved ones a great Christmas present this year, give them the gift of Christian Hope. On page after page of the New Testament we find it: the Good News that God will win, that nothing can defeat Him; that ultimately God and ...

15. The Bible: The Book No Other Can Match!

2 Timothy 3:16

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... . Some of you have undoubtedly seen that marvelous television commercial about the yellow pages done by the outstanding actor, James Earl Jones, as he shares testimony why the Bell Telephone Yellow Pages is the book no other can match. The purpose of my message is ... , because the Bible has the right questions, the Bible has the right answers, and the Bible gives us the right vision." Donald J. Shelby shares how in a recent novel he read a scene where a man and a woman are discussing the voice of God. The man ...

16. The Day Is Not For Sleeping

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... at school that it is as viable a lifestyle choice as heterosexuality. This is the tolerant, valued-neutral position." (Colson, pages 80-81). But, Friends, it is not value-neutral. Its value is tolerance -- a god is made of tolerance and when ... .Bring it home, friends. What are the moral issues involved in cigarette and liquor advertising? Where were we when two years ago Shelby County voted to legalize horse racing and parimutuel gambling? Where are we on the issues of racism -- and the expression of that ...

17. The Heart -- Our Mirror

Proverbs 25:1-28

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... it, and God helps you." (Dr. Rodney E. Wilmoth's sermon "On Spelling Potato With an E", June 28, 1992 with credit given to Donald Shelby for story). That says it doesn't it? We must think love if we are going to love. III. Now, a second corollary to ... K. Balknight, "Set the Great Pace". November 11, 1990. The source of the story is Ernest Campbell's Notebook, Vol. X, #4, October 1990, page 1. The Bobby Knight Story, an excerpt was taken from the New York Times, August 20, 1990, in a column by Ira Berkow.) ...

18. He Pitched His Tent Among Us

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... universe promised to pitch his tent among us actually to dwell in the midst of his chosen people (Colson, LOVING GOD, pages 127— 128) So this is our theme today for this first Sunday of Advent. He pitched his tent among us. This ... the rubble and the screams. He was with those who suffered and with those who called on His Name as they died.” (quoted by Don Shelby, The Language of His Coming December 14, 1980). That’s the gospel faith - Jesus is Immanuel “God with us.” Was it last Sunday that I ...

19. The Merciful

Sermon

John A. Terry

... night, gotten drunk, chased a young lady down an alley, and was then beaten up by the people who stopped him. Saturday morning this man's picture appeared on the front page of the local paper. The man's face was all banged up, his eyes were all puffy, and the picture was accompanied by a complete account of the incident. When the pastor ... ." "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." (RSV) ____________ 1. Donald J. Shelby, "Weakness and Power," Homiletics 1/93 (Santa Monica, Calif.), p. 21c.

20. The Merciful

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

John A. Terry

... night, gotten drunk, chased a young lady down an alley, and was then beaten up by the people who stopped him. Saturday morning this man's picture appeared on the front page of the local paper. The man's face was all banged up, his eyes were all puffy, and the picture was accompanied by a complete account of the incident. When the pastor ... large offenses." "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." (RSV) 1. Donald J. Shelby, "Weakness and Power," Homiletics 1/93 (Santa Monica, Calif.), p. 21c.

21. Who Are the Christians?

Judges 1:1-36

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... , "Are you praying for Mark Fuhrman?" He admitted that that was difficult. But he is working on it. Almost every week some racially divisive issue is raised in the press. The front page of the Commercial Appeal could be entitled, "Race-capades." Lately it has been the Disparity Study and the challenge before the Shelby County Commission about how to increase county business with minority firms. How can we express God's love in such a situation? First, some self-analysis and confession are in order. Every ...

22. The Reality of Fear--The Power of Faith

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

Eric Ritz

My friend, Donald Shelby, told his congregation of a captivating ad he found in a magazine for Nike Athletic shoes. "Fear of failure, Fear of success, Fear ... the fundamentals of walking on a simple piece of rope. She said, "The power of fear can be deadly!" Indeed it can be! My favorite cartoons are often found in the pages of The New Yorker magazine. One of my all-time favorites showed a middle-aged couple in the perfect retirement community. This town offered the following: The Restaurant offered--Free ...

23. Recovering The Essence

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... during the ten years that I traveled the world with The Upper Room is the fact that there, if anything is being written clearly on the pages of modern history, it is that we now live in a global village. Now I know you hear that all the time. We need a planetary ... regime of Cambodia and Viet Nam - with our brothers and sister in every sector of our city and in the forgotten corners of Shelby and Tipton counties. Listen. If we make it to heaven, our biggest surprise may be who we sit with for the first banquet ...

24. The Cross: God's Answer To Our Deepest Needs

Colossians 2:8-15

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... us at that point of our need. More than anything else, the Cross is love at its deepest and purest. A friend of mine, Donald Shelby tells of a little girl who lived in an orphanage in Pennsylvania. She was eight years old, and had come from an abused home. ... Father's co-eternal SonBore all my sins upon the tree!The Son of God for me hath died:My Lord, my Love, is crucified.(page 420, The Methodist Hymnal,"O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done") Here in the Cross, our need to love is met in the deepest and ...

25. On The Road Again (emmaus)

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... we head for some Emmaus to get away from it all, to wait it out or seek to discover how to live through it." (Don Shelby, "Close Encounters of The Third Day", a sermon preached on March 26, 1978). You know what I am talking about, don't you? Emmaus is ... It is only in Jesus, even in the bewildering times, that Christians learn what life means. (Barclay, Daily Bible Study, The Gospel of Luke, page 309). Jimmy Buskirk shared with some of us the story of a friend for whom Jesus had made sense out of life. Her life ...

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1. The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Trespasses

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Eric Ritz

2. Gratitude Takes Practice

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3. At Home In The Daylight

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

4. Overcoming The Destructive Dont's That Have Shaped Our Lives

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

5. Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord

Psalm 150:1-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

6. Pay Attention To The Inside

Luke 11:37-54

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

7. A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Luke 22:39-46

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

8. On Level Ground

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

9. The Danger Of Straying From Home (Father's Day)

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

10. On Level Ground

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

11. The Lord's Prayer: Deliver us from Evil

Matthew 6:5-13

Sermon

Eric Ritz

12. When Life Seems to Be Going in the Wrong Direction

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

13. That The World May Believe

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

14. Advent 3: Won't You Let Him Into Your Gift-Giving?

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

James W. Moore

15. The Bible: The Book No Other Can Match!

2 Timothy 3:16

Sermon

Eric Ritz

16. The Day Is Not For Sleeping

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

17. The Heart -- Our Mirror

Proverbs 25:1-28

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

18. He Pitched His Tent Among Us

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

19. The Merciful

Sermon

John A. Terry

20. The Merciful

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

John A. Terry

... night, gotten drunk, chased a young lady down an alley, and was then beaten up by the people who stopped him. Saturday morning this man's picture appeared on the front page of the local paper. The man's face was all banged up, his eyes were all puffy, and the picture was accompanied by a complete account of the incident. When the pastor ... large offenses." "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." (RSV) 1. Donald J. Shelby, "Weakness and Power," Homiletics 1/93 (Santa Monica, Calif.), p. 21c.

21. Who Are the Christians?

Judges 1:1-36

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

22. The Reality of Fear--The Power of Faith

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

Eric Ritz

23. Recovering The Essence

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam